ASEAN opens summit with Persian Gulf nations and China as U.S. threatens tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR–A regional association of Southeast Asian nations held a summit Tuesday with China and six Persian Gulf countries in efforts to expand economic engagement and bolster resilience amid global trade volatility due to U.S. tariff hikes. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, in his opening remarks, said the inaugural summit in Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur … Read more

U.S. tariff hikes, Myanmar war and sea disputes will top ASEAN summit agenda

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia–The civil war in Myanmar, maritime disputes in the South China Sea and U.S. tariff hikes will top the agenda of a two-day Southeast Asian summit next week, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said. The meeting in Malaysia, the current chair of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, on Monday will be followed by a summit on Tuesday with … Read more

Japan’s Defense: US Protection Doubt Grows

Archyde Japanese Skepticism Toward U.S. Protection Grows Amid Global Security Concerns WASHINGTON — A recent survey reveals a growing unease among the japanese public regarding the United States’ commitment to their defense,with a significant majority expressing doubt in WashingtonS willingness to intervene in a military emergency. The survey, conducted via mail from late February to … Read more

Ryoko Hirosue Arrested: Nurse Assault Allegations

Archyde Ryoko Hirosue Arrested After Traffic Accident,Allegedly Assaults Nurse Table of Contents 1. Ryoko Hirosue Arrested After Traffic Accident,Allegedly Assaults Nurse 2. Official Statement and Aftermath 3. Potential Contributing Factors: Understanding panic and Trauma 4. What are the potential legal consequences Ms. Hirosue might face in Japan compared to a similar case in the US? … Read more